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PGZ-09 (Type 09)

35mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gunFielded 2009Pending verification
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PGZ-09 (Type 09)
Photo: Tyg728 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type35mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Date of introduction2009
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew3Med[1]
Range50 - 5,000 mMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisPLZ-05 self propelled artilleryMed[1]
Engine8V150Med[1]
Engine power800 hpMed[1]
Protection
Armor, HullProtection from small arms fire and projectile splintersMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYes, optionalMed[1]
ArmorLight armor protects against small arms and shrapnel. Steel front slope also protects against small arms fire.Med[1]
Smoke GenerationYes, 8 x Smoke Grenade LaunchersMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Laser Range FinderYesMed[1]
Thermal Image TrackerYesMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
INA35 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
2,380 rounds. 560 per gun loaded and 630 per gun at the ready.
Muzzle velocity
1,175 m/s
Summary

The PGZ-09 (Type 09) Chinese 35mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun is a Chinese-made 35mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. PGZ-09 (Type 09) Chinese 35mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)